Photo: inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +) · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Banning is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Banning differs from California on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Banning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Banning
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Banning
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across California. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.1% across California. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.1% across California. In all, Banning runs above California on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Banning adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33%), vs 24.6% across California. There are 13 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Banning
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.9%), vs 17.9% across California. Utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7.3%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Banning’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Banning’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Banning is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #713 of 847 in California. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 63% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Banning’s median household income is $61,764; among the 9,347 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Banning compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%).
Out of every 100 Banning adults…
Banning runs above CA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Banning is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Banning as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Banning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Banning
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Banning, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Banning; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Banning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Banning adults are doing
About the same as California on each measure.
4 in 10 Banning adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Banning and the towns around it
Banning’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning | C− | 37.9% | 16% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Beaumont | B− | 36.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Cherry Valley | B− | 35% | 13.9% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Cabazon | C− | 39% | 12.3% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Banning adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Banning
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Banning is better than California on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Banning’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Banning | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.1%27.3–33.3 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.2–20 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.6–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%34–42.2 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16%14.3–17.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%38.6–44.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%39.1–45.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.7–34.9 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%12.8–18.7 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33%29.5–36.8 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.7–13.3 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%34–42.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%13.2–17.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%72.8–78.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.7–60 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.4–87.5 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.5–79.4 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%58.1–66.6 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.4–83.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.7–24.7 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%33.1–40.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%25–31.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.9%21.4–26.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.7%16.7–20.9 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22%19.6–24.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.8%39.4–46.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%20.6–25.5 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.8–19.5 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.6–9.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.5–13.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Banning
Is Banning a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Banning is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #713 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Banning?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 42.2%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Banning?
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital in Banning, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Banning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Banning have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.2–17.1%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Banning more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Banning.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.